Seva – a Sanskrit word that means ‘selfless service’ is the inherent human quality that moves us to empathize with others. When I was studying to be a doctor, I had the opportunity to serve in the rehabilitation efforts of the 2004 Tsunami. Working in the wake of its incredible destruction, I knew then that my calling was to do seva. It did not matter where or how, or what I got in return, seva became my goal.

For ten years now, this personal commitment to seva has been made possible through a host of national and international organizations. The decade-long journey has led me to work with a sea of diverse people and places. I wish to express my gratitude to family, friends, various communities for giving me the opportunity to serve and all the organisations I have worked with, for having faith in me, and allowing me to incubate my ideas.